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About the Library

Located outside city boundaries with no municipal support, Cedar Mill residents organized the non-profit Cedar Mill Community Library Association in 1974. A Washington County bookmobile served the area for several months until a small volunteer-run library was opened in 1976 with help from WCCLS. The library grew over the years and now occupies 24,500 square feet with a collection of 250,000 items and active services and programs for all ages.

The county continues to provide most operating support but building and capital needs are provided through private fundraising, book sales and the Second Edition Resale Shop. To better serve our growing population, Cedar Mill opened the Bethany Library in 2007 and plans to expand that facility.

Upcoming Library Events

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Cedar Mill Library: Need help getting your digital photos organized, adding an app to your smartphone or updating your email contacts? Cedar Mill Library offers drop-in Technology Open Lab twice a week. It is perfect for getting started with basic computer skills and working with devices like tablets and smartphones. Technology Open Lab meets on Tuesday mornings, 10 am – Noon and Thursday afternoons, 3-5 pm in the upstairs meeting room. Volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions. Bring your own computer, tablet, smart phone or e-reader with you to get assistance or use one of our laptops to practice. No registration is required, but there is limited space each session. For more information please ask at the Adult Reference Desk.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Cedar Mill Library: Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories perfect for active toddlers while learning about early literacy skills. Ages 24-36 months. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30, September 11 - October 24 and November 6 - December 19. Held upstairs in the meeting room

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Cedar Mill Library: Explore rhyme, rhythm, and physical movement with active storytelling and music. Ages 2 and up. Every Tuesday at 11:30, September 11 - October 23 and November 6 - December 18. Held upstairs in the meeting room

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Cedar Mill Library: School age children, who are beginning or struggling readers, can develop their skills in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment while reading to a therapy dog.To register stop by the Youth Services Desk or call 503-644-0043 ext. 112.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Cedar Mill Library: Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories perfect for active toddlers while learning about early literacy skills. Ages 24-36 months. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30, September 11 - October 24 and November 6 - December 19. Held upstairs in the meeting room

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Cedar Mill Library: Wednesday Hangouts are back! On the third Wednesday of the month, come play console video games with your friends on early release Wednesdays. Compete at Super Smash Bros or try out our new Nintendo Switch. For ages 10-18.